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D303 CAB

1987 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,363 mi
Last recorded59,363 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair51,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD303 CAB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 59,363 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 57,679 miles

Body cappings and rear valance corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 57,181 miles

Body capping's and rear valance corroded

Front jacking points corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 56,567 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 55,439 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Radius arm inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 54,118 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 54,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

N/S outer CV boot clip slightly loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 54,073 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

N/S outer CV boot clip slightly loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 52,597 miles

Rear exhaust silencer pitted

Pass 4 May 2018 52,021 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 51,972 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 51,694 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 51,324 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2015 50,765 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 49,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ns and os headlamp aims set to upper limits

wipers poor

Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,025 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 46,619 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 44,496 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 41,843 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 41,843 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2008 38,930 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 35,560 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 9,882 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2006 34,547 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 32,266 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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D303 CAB is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 51,029 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D303 CAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D303 CAB registered?

D303 CAB is a 1987 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 13 May 1987.

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